26 Gifts Everyday Health Editors Are Gifting Their Moms for Mother’s Day

Body care products typically go over well on Mother’s Day; it’s a signal that you know she deserves some pampering during an otherwise routine part of the day. You get three products in the set designed to yield soft, glowing skin: an exfoliating scrub, a cleanser, and a milky body mist.

“I’ve been using the Coco Rose body polish for years,” says editor Katie Tuttle. “So I was excited to learn they were releasing a cleanser and body mist, too. The scent is light and creamy, and my skin always feels so smooth and hydrated after using these.”

If your mom is new to the practice, we recommend this duo from Uncommon Beauty. It includes a lovely oil and a stainless steel gua sha tool. “I really like the face oil. It is so hydrating,” says writer Mary Sauer. Here’s a tip you can give your mom after she opens her gift: The oil works wonders on puffiness if you put it in the freezer for 10 minutes before use.

If florals are your mom’s love language, this lavender spa gift box might be just the thing. The box comes with a lavender-scented candle, a bath bomb, and a face mask (among other little goodies) to soothe her after a stressful day.

When editorial director Simone Scully opened the box, “I was immediately greeted with this amazing floral smell,” she says. “Essentially, it was relaxation in a box. And it helped me not only relax, but go to bed a bit easier. All of the products feel expensive and carefully curated.”

Farmacy is one of those skin care brands I keep coming back to. It makes some of the most decadent-feeling products I’ve tried, and my skin has legitimately improved after using them. I also appreciate that they’re cruelty-free.

This set includes four stellar products that are a true delight to use: a cleansing balm (Farmacy’s famous for this), a brightening eye cream, a plump and ultra-hydrating moisturizer, and a lip balm that feels so pillowy and tastes amazing.

Korean skin-care products have taken the skin care world by storm. If your mom’s already a convert — or even if she’s not, but she’s curious — this Belif set is a great entry point.

You get a cleanser, an eye cream, a moisturizer, and a toner, and they all work incredibly well together. They’re super-lightweight and feel like an extra splash of cool water upon application. The moisturizer is especially lovely and will leave you with that glass-skin look everyone’s always after. If your mom’s been complaining of dry skin lately, add this set to your cart.

Many LED and red light masks get flak for not covering the face entirely or for letting light escape. But Shark’s version tackles both with interlocking “tri-wick LEDs” that sit flush against your skin. The mask uses red, blue, and deep infrared light to reach different layers of the dermis, targeting concerns like breakouts and fine lines in one go.

This mask also has something new: “InstaChill Technology,” which the brand claims can tighten the skin under your eyes in minutes. It’s average-priced for an LED mask, and considering the high praise users give it, we think it’s well worth it.

If your mom is noticing hair loss or shedding, it might be time for her to try a product specifically designed for hair growth. Vegamour is a household name in the hair growth industry. In addition to the brand’s renowned hair growth serum, it offers a shampoo-and-conditioner kit designed to boost hair density and reduce breakage. We love that the formula is vegan and helps balance the scalp for optimal hair health.

“I started to get little hairs growing around my face,” says our tester, writer Raki Swanson. “My hair line was starting to recede, but at the end of the testing period, there were little ones there. I noticed them as did others around me.” I can’t think of a better testament than that.

It’s also a treat for anyone within range of it. “The incredible aroma — a mix of basil and verbena — that filled the house whenever anyone used this shampoo made me feel like I was in a spa,” says editor Olivia Campbell.

For the mom who loves a day at the hair salon, but doesn’t always want to pay salon prices, this tool will blow her away (pun intended). The Dyson Airwrap is a universal styling tool. It comes with all the attachments you might need to create any hairstyle. There’s a diffuser for frizz-free curls, a smoothing tool for fly-aways, and a curling tool that makes adding gorgeous, juicy ringlets a breeze. Did I mention it also blow-dries hair perfectly in a matter of minutes without using damaging heat?  

I tested this styling tool and was so impressed with all it could do. It managed to dry my super-thick hair in under 15 minutes (a true feat). And while I was intimidated by the curler at first, it’s actually quite intuitive and fun to use. This is certainly a pricey gift for Mom, but it’s sure to become a staple in her beauty cabinet. 

Hair tends to get thinner as we age, so your mom probably strives for more volume. And while numerous texturizing products can deliver, only a handful do so without causing potentially irritating buildup from ingredients like sulfates and silicones. Fable & Mane is one of those brands.

“This is going to be my go-to travel set in the future,” says Scully, who has very thin hair. She also says it helped her scalp feel less itchy.

Hair care sets like this one from Ouai make particularly great gifts. They allow you to personalize your picks to fit exactly what your mom might need for her hair.

For example, if she has fine hair, maybe you include Ouai’s Fine Hair shampoo, which Scully really enjoyed. “My hair looks healthy and shiny in a way I haven’t seen it be in years after just one wash,” she says. Then you can build the set around that by getting the conditioner for fine hair and maybe the Wave Spray, which adds great texture and volume to fine hair. (I can attest.) All of Ouai’s products smell divine, so the set should also seriously elevate your mom's shower experience.

A mixing bowl that’s both useful and design-forward is hard to find, but Great Jones has managed it with this beauty. It has spouts on either side for easy pouring, and it’s quite substantial, so it won’t go flying across your counter if you bump it mid-mix. (I speak from experience.) It comes in medium and large — I prefer the large because I bake a lot — and in two gorgeous colorways.

This bowl is so stunning that I regularly use it as a serving bowl. If your mom likes options, you can get her this set of three bowls in a super-fun, varied stripe pattern.

I don’t know about your parents, but as mine have gotten older, they’re increasingly reluctant to replace items that work “just fine.” That’s especially true in the kitchen. They had this pan that looked like it had been prize-fighting one too many times. So I decided to get them this titanium pan from Our Place as a replacement.

Its surface is made with patented “NoCo tech,” which somehow makes the metal nonstick without any coating that could flake off. (I don’t pretend to understand this technological wizardry.) 

I’d purchased one for myself first to make sure it would stand up to abuse, and I was blown away. Literally nothing sticks to this pan, and it wipes clean and easily as any brand-new nonstick pan. I’m so appreciative to have finally found a pan that will actually maintain its nonstick qualities. My parents were skeptical at first, but they’re Our Pan converts now, too.

If someone in your family has dietary restrictions, your mom might gripe about it from time to time — not because she doesn’t love them, but because she’s at a loss as to how to cook for them.

This cookbook by genius food blogger Love and Lemons takes the guesswork out of cooking for vegetarians and vegans. It includes 100 vegan recipes that everyone in the family will enjoy. 

“I really loved the veggie-first approach, and that several recipes allow you to customize a bit to your preferences,” says Scully, who’s a vegetarian. It even offers tips for meal planning, if that’s something your mom is into.

Do you have a mom who’s always saying, “I could’ve sworn I had more of [insert cooking item here]”? Well then, chances are she’s missing some key spices in her spice drawer.

If she spends any time in the kitchen, and you’ve noticed her spice cupboard is somewhat lacking, this gift could be a game-changer. You get 18 tins of small-batch spices, including Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, and ground turmeric. There are plenty of staples but also some fun new ones to try. 

“I could smell the spices before I even opened them, and they really were more flavorful,” says Scully. “I also appreciate that the brand works with chefs to create unique flavors if you buy a spice blend, making them fun and creative ways to make your food more exciting.”

My mom’s a major tea drinker. It’s always her first offering when I come over to visit; I think the ritual of making the tea gives her joy. If that sounds like your mom, but she’s still using the same old-school kettle from when you were a kid, it’s time for an upgrade.

This pour-over kettle from Stagg makes brewing tea or coffee a breeze, and it’s sure to draw compliments just sitting on your countertop. “This kettle really is one of the prettiest I've ever seen,” says Scully, who ended up getting one for her dad after testing. “It's sleek, with wood handles and topper (mine had walnut wood, but some colors have maple), and a gooseneck spout, which feels very dainty. [It] also feels very modern, despite having some classic elements like the gooseneck.”

We love that it has preset temperatures for specific beverages. It also lets you set it to brew ahead of time, so your water is ready and waiting for you. 

I’m of the opinion that anything with googly eyes is automatically hilarious. If it also accents my love of bread and cheeses, I’m all in. For moms with a similarly silly sense of humor, this canvas tote will be a winner. It’s perfect for quick trips to the store, and will no doubt get her compliments galore.

Tuttle, who took it for a spin, says it’s ”just so delightfully ... weird.” I couldn’t agree more, in the best sense. A fun idea: Fill the bag with some delicious treats your mom loves. It’ll automatically become a winner.

If your mom likes her snacks on the healthier side, might I suggest this lovely box of chocolate-covered fruit? Harry & David is known for its delectable, fresh fruit, so just imagine that covered in chocolate. This particular box comes with dark- and milk-chocolate-covered cherries, blueberries, and apricots that look like little jewels. They’re hard to resist.

If your mom’s not eating chocolate these days, try this classic assortment of Harry & David’s pears and mixed nuts. We’d get them for the holidays when I was growing up, and they were always a treat.

This honey sampler is for moms who love a little sweetness mixed with some pizzazz. You get 12-ounce (oz) squeeze bottles of three very different raw honey flavors: Meyer lemon, salted, and spicy. The sampler also comes with a little tea towel; you know, for when the honey inevitably drips on the counter.

“I'm a big fan of spicy honey on pizza (and I recently got a pizza oven), so it's fun to have some in my kitchen for cooking,” says Scully, who tried the set. She wasn’t sure she’d love the Meyer lemon flair, but then she tried it and quickly fell in love. “The final honey was salted honey, which was surprisingly good with goat cheese and on toast, which I honestly hadn't expected.”

It’s Mother’s Day, so it’s a great time to support women-owned businesses. Here Here Market’s Female Founders Artisanal Snack Basket is comprised of delicious treats from women makers, all packaged in an elegant gift box. I gifted one to my parents for their anniversary, and they could not get enough of the snacks. My mother immediately destroyed the Legally Addictive Cracker Cookie bag. It definitely scored me some major brownie points.

Even if the flowers aren’t in full bloom where she lives yet, your mom can smell like the most incredible garden with this new fragrance from Fulton & Roark. The fragrance company does things a little differently than its French predecessors: It creates what it calls “American Fine Fragrances,” each one evoking the complexities of different parts of the country.

Flower District is an ode to New York in springtime: It starts off bright and juicy, then evolves into a green and floral heart, with undertones of amber and woods. “I love scents that surprise me just a little bit,” says Tuttle. “You can really pick out the rhubarb and tomato vine, and it dries down into a scent that’s warm and floral without being cloying. It feels like spring in a bottle.”

Slippers might seem like a basic gift, but cute and truly functional ones like these from Minnetonka are a step above. You can wear them outside the house as well as inside.

Minnetonka’s got a ton of slipper styles, but we like this pair in particular because it has a fun knit accent, a water-resistant suede upper, and a removable footbed (in case the contour doesn’t quite work with your foot). The pair is super-soft and cozy, looks cute, and comes in three flattering, neutral colorways. Even better, the grippy sole is designed for quick trips outside, so your mom won’t be tiptoeing on wet pavement.

My mom’s been traveling pretty often these days, now that she and my dad are retired. While she has a giant suitcase for longer trips, this one from Travelpro is perfect for five days or less. It’s super-lightweight, spins around effortlessly, and has the most useful pockets I’ve ever seen on a carry-on.

It’s quickly becoming the season for outdoor gardening. But if your mom’s green thumb can’t wait, or if she simply loves “greenifying” her indoor environment, consider this cute calathea from The Sill. The company allows you to customize your plant size and vessel, so it feels like a more-unique gift.

“I love that the plant shipped with a ceramic planter, and it arrived healthy and happy. It was well-packaged and wrapped,” says Scully. However, she says there’s no drainage hole in the vessel, so you’ll need to take that into account when watering it. 

Speaking of springtime, we’ve got a special pick for the mom who loves the smell of freshly cut flowers. This tea candle set is from a boutique in Hudson, New York, called The Quiet Botanist. And the people who run it know how to thoughtfully package a gift.

The candles come in a gorgeous box with delicate flowers, tied with a velvet ribbon. Each candle smells like a different part of a garden, and the package includes a guide with fragrance notes. A tip to make this gift especially memorable: Ask your mom to smell them all and pick her favorite. Then you can get her the large-format version of that candle.

Snuggling Mom is a given when you visit her. But what about when she’s on her own? For such occasions, she deserves the coziest blanket to curl up with.

There’s so much she’ll love about this blanket from EverGrace, but here are the main points: It’s faux fur (so animal-friendly) but super-soft; it has a faux-fur side and a velvety side. And it looks stunning thrown on a couch or bed.

Editor Ashley Ziegler loves cuddling with her kids under it. “It's become my new favorite thing,” she says. “My kids call it ‘Mommy's blankie,’ and they aren't wrong.”